24 Amendments of Susanna CECCARDI related to 2021/2182(INI)
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the EU needs to act on the global stage with a common strategic culture to develop its leadership role and to actively push for the revitalisation of multilateralism guided by its democratic values, the security of its citizens, social fairness and its vision for a sustainable future;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – indent 3
Paragraph 1 – indent 3
- achidevising European sovereignty by interlinking the EU’s external actions,U external actions in keeping with the sovereignty of Member States;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. WelcomesExpresses concern about the EU’s growing ambition and initiatives to take the lead in promoting global partnerships on key priorities and in strengthening the multilateral order through a reform of key institutions and organisations;
Amendment 136 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. points out that the network connecting people across continents extends along maritime routes and across the ocean floor, where thousands of kilometres of cable carry 97% of data traffic; stresses, therefore, that a new international geopolitical and geo- economic debate concerns infrastructure such as underwater cables, which are essential for improving internet connections and IT data;
Amendment 145 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. WelcomesTakes note of the EU’s efforts as a global frontrunner in the fight against climate change and urges the Commission and the European External Action Service (EEAS) to propose new initiatives such as the internationalisation of the European Green Deal; believes that the implementation of the European Green Deal will have significant geopolitical consequences and will influence the EU’s relations with some of its partners;
Amendment 152 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Stresses that the pursuit of a rapid wholesale transition towards new forms of alternative energy has not properly considered the costs of transition and led to a greater dependency on traditional energy sources from external countries;
Amendment 165 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Urges the EU to develop global partnerships for the establishment of norms and standards on a rules-based, ethical use of technologies which respect the privacy of individual users, in particular as regards artificial intelligence;
Amendment 189 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Reiterates that the EU needs first and foremost a stronger and genuine political will of its Member States to jointly agree on and promote their respective interests, EU foreign policy goals and EU security and defence cooperation;
Amendment 191 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Reiterates that the EU needs first and foremost a stronger and genuine political willConsiders that a common EU foreign policy is not possible, given the different national interests of itsthe Member States to jointly agree on and promote EU foreign policy goals and EU security and defence cooperationhat should be preserved and respected;
Amendment 213 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recalls that the Treaties provide for the possibility to improve decision-making procedures for the CFSP; stresses that unanimity hampers the EU’s ability to act and therefore calls for the Member States to use qualified majority voting for specific aspects of the CFSP; in particular, reiterates its call for the introduction of qualified, however, that in order to preserve the sovereignty of Member States, unanimity must remain the decision-making benchmark in the Council when it comes to foreign and security policy; considers that the interest of Member States are vastly different in light of geopolitical realities and that these interests can only be preserved through unanimity, as any form of majority voting forhas the adoption of sanctions; stresses that the use of Article 44 TEU could improve the EU’s flexibility and capacity to actpotential of ignoring and undermining vital national interests;
Amendment 251 #
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 3
Subheading 3
Achieving European sovereigntautonomy by interlinking the EU’s external actions
Amendment 261 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls for the EU to ensure its strategic sovereigntautonomy in specific areas that are fundamental to the Union’s existence on the global scene, such as economics, greater energy autonomy, security and technology, and to establish a European Defence Union;
Amendment 286 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Stresses that EU sovereigntautonomy in the field of security and defence means the development, coordination and deployment of strategic capabilities, an efficient division of labour between the Member States and the EU’s ability to decide and act autonomously, in line with its own interests, traditions, identity and culture, principles and values; stresses that this approach reinforces cooperation with partners, in particular within the framework of NATO; welcomes in this regard the Commission President’s announcement that the EU and NATO will present a joint declaration on cooperation by the end of 2021; welcomes the discussion on an ‘initial entry force’ as presented by the VP/HR;
Amendment 297 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Underlines the needurgency for the Union to develop its technological sovereigntyindependence through the allocation of resources, enhancement of industrial defence capabilities, in particular in emerging disruptive technologies (EDTs), semiconductor manufacturing, and the protection and resilience of critical infrastructures;
Amendment 317 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Stresses that the European space sector iscould, if properly developed, be an enabler for achieving EU sovereigntgreater EU autonomy; underlines that space is rapidly becoming a political arena that might reflect geopolitical competition on Earth; supports initiatives aimed at boosting EU space policy, including the ambitious new EU space programme;
Amendment 333 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Reiterates its call for accelerating the enlargement process, with a focus on strengthening democracy, the rule of law, and human rights, as well as fostering reconciliation in the Western Balkans, as prerequisites for durable stability and prosperity; urges, at the same time, that all accession negotiations with Turkey be brought to an immediate and irrevocable close, in view, inter alia, of the risks of the growing Turkish expansionism in the Western Balkans, which is destabilising the region further;
Amendment 341 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Underlines that the newly adopted Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance 2021-2027 (IPA III) should support a long- term investment in the European future of the region and that the improved conditionality of the instrument should be used effectively to deliver the expected results; reiterates, however, that the unacceptable provocations by the Erdogan regime should not be rewarded with sustained funding under the IPA or any other funding instrument;
Amendment 343 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Hopes that third countries do not exploit or use EU funds as a tool for intimidating and blackmailing Member States and the EU;
Amendment 383 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Is concerned byCondemns the Turkish Government’s increasingly assertggressive foreign policy, which is repeatedly putting the country at odds with the EU and individual Member States; deplores the long-deteriorating situation regarding human rights and democracy in Turkey; recalls, however, that Turkey will continue to be a country of key strategic interest for the EU and that engagement needs to continue in a phased, proportionate and reversible manner, keeping the country as closely anchored to the EU as possible;
Amendment 386 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Is concerned by the Turkish Government’s increasingly assertive foreign policy, which is repeatedly putting the country at odds with the EU and individual Member States; deplores the long-deteriorating situation regarding human rights and democracy in Turkey; recalls, however, that Turkey will continue to be a country of key strategic interest for the EU and that engagement needs to continue in a phased, proporinsists that all accession negotiations with Turkey be unconditionatelly and irreversible manner, keeping the country as closely anchored to the EU as possibley terminated;
Amendment 474 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. WelcomesTakes note of the Commission President’s announcement of plans to present a new joint communication on a partnership with the Gulf region; calls for the EU to step up cooperation with Israel and present a coherent strategy for balanced EU engagement in the region, with the promotion of regional security and cooperation as a key strategic objective; reiterates that the EU’s priority is to revive the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action as a matter of security for Europe and the region and the only wayin order to stop Iran’s worrying nuclear activities;
Amendment 483 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33 a (new)
Paragraph 33 a (new)
33a. Stresses that the attitude of the Government in Tehran poses a threat to stability in the Middle East;
Amendment 493 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Underlines that the situation in Afghanistan is a wakeup call for the EU to deploy its external actions and means; is concerned by the dramatic humanitarian and security situation in Afghanistan; stresses the need for those in power across Afghanistan to bear responsibility and accountability for the protection of human life and property and for the restoration of security and civil order; reiterates that Afghan women and girls, like all Afghan people, deserve to live in safety, security and dignity and welcomes the broad international support for their rights and freedoms; calls for the EU to preserve the achievements of the last 20 years and to ensure that Afghanistan does not descend into a safe haven for terrorist groups; calls on the EU to monitor its own borders in order to avert the risk of terrorists reaching our countries; emphasises the importance of cooperating with neighbouring and regional countries to ensure global security and regional stability;
Amendment 507 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Highlights India’s rising regional and geopolitical influence; underlines that increased political engagement is required to reinforce the EU-India partnership and unleash the full potential of the bilateral relations; reiterates the need for a deeper partnership based on shared values; points out that the Indian neighbourhood and the Indo-Pacific have increasingly become an area in which China, with is expansionist policy and its goals, is creating growing strategic, geopolitical, economic and commercial challenges;